Shipping Conditions Index Expected to Deteriorate August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, IN - FTR predicts shippers conditions will take a turn for the worst later this year.
Court Tosses EPA’s Ruling on Navistar August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - EPA interim rule that allowed Navistar to sell non-compliant engines thrown out.
Volkswagen Circles for Stake in Navistar August 1, 2014 FRANKFURT - While reports of Volkswagen looking to buy stakes in Navistar are making headlines, both companies stay silent on the issue.
Trimble Acquires Calgary’s GEOTrac, Extends PeopleNet’s Reach August 1, 2014 SUNNYVALE, CA. - Trimble has acquired the largest fleet management provider for the Canadian oil and gas industry, giving PeopleNet further reach.
Class 8 Build Forecasts Lowered August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - Demand too soft, says ACT Research on its recent Class 8 forecast.
Manitoulin Acquires Can-Tran, Moves into Oil and Gas Playfield August 1, 2014 MISSISSUAGA, ON - Recent acquisition gives Manitoulin more play in oil and gas sector.
Twinning Alberta’s Highway 63 In Progress August 1, 2014 FORT MCMURRAY - Construction to twin a 36 km stretch of Alberta Provincial Highway no. 63 is back on and expected to finish by fall 2012.
Shell Expands Natural Gas Fuel Option August 1, 2014 HOUSTON - Construction of 200 LNG fuel lanes along the US interstate highway is in its planning stages.
Trucking Conditions Show Improvement in April, says FTR August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, IN - April trucking index makes a healthy climb, and FTR expects the year to get better, slowly.
Lakehead Declares State of Emergency: Dawson Road Provides Sole Access August 1, 2014 THUNDER BAY - City has declared a State of Emergency, and the only way trucks headed west or coming from the west can travel is via Highway 102.
Navistar Adjusts Management in Wake of Q2 Loss August 1, 2014 LISLE, IL. - Navistar is re-trenching after surprising Q2 loss.
Fuel May Cause Debt for Atlantic Drivers August 1, 2014 DIEPPE, NB. - Proposed increase in wholesale fuel will cause Atlantic drivers money problems.
Ontario Credits Speed Limiters to Strong Road Safety Score August 1, 2014 Toronto - New report shows that strong decline in large truck crashes in Ontario.
Contrans Adds Respected Bulk Transporter August 1, 2014 WOODSTOCK, ON - Contrans strengthens dump and tank hauling presence in Ontario.
Passenger Service: State troopers ride-along with truckers in crash study August 1, 2014 SEATTLE, (Aug. 18, 2005) -- Washington State launched recently a pilot project that will place police officers in transport trucks to observe how four-wheel operators react to trucks on freeways.